Day 10 :: Green and Pink Juice

Day 10 Wooo Whooo!  I am a third of a way there. It's been pretty easy actually and I am happy to keep going.

Some of the things I have learned so far: too much citrus wrecks havoc on my stomach,  celery and lettuce have a diuretic effect, and watermelon and I are not great friends - bloat city.

Are any of you making or buying green juice?

Recipe ::

1 Pint Blueberries
8 Strawberries
2 Stalks celery
1 Romaine Heart
1 Orange (Peeled)

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Day 9 :: Greenish Orange Juice

Hey People.  I'm actually doing this!  Amazing, right?

 I have to say that it can be a bit of a chore to buy fresh fruit every couple of days....OK, I can't say that with a  straight face.  I LOVE going to farmers markets and Figueroa produce and whole foods.  It's actually nice to be around fresh food all the time and to have a purpose when I buy my fruit and veggies.

I feel great, my skin looks great, my hair is shiny, and I lost 2 pounds since I started this.  All very nice side effects, but it's the vibrancy I feel inside that makes this worthwhile.

This recipe is simple, easy and makes one glass exactly.

Recipe ::

1 Orange (peeled)
3 Stalks Celery
1 Inch Ginger Root
6 Stalks Romaine
1 Apple (cored)


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Work it Out!

Finally made it back to the gym.

A while back I went to boot camp and it was well worth it.  I did two sessions with Von James - Extreme burn!  Doesn't that sound awesome?  Von is really motivating and very informative when it comes to exercise and nutrition.  When you sign up for his class, you get a whole lot more than a tough work out.

Beyond losing 12 inches and 5 pounds in 3 weeks (amazing, right?)  I learned a lot at Extreme Burn. Now when I go to the gym I can push myself beyond what I was ever willing to do before.  I plan on going back for another round of boot camp in the fall once it cools down.  I guess I better give Von James a plug since his work out was so life changing and all!


www.extreme-burn.com

Day 8 :: Green Juice

Another day, another juice.  Still feeling great.

Recipe ::

2 Carrots
2 Celery Stalks
1 Apple (cored)
1 Orange (peeled)
6 Leaves Romaine
2 Inches Ginger Root (peeled)
6 Strawberries
1/2 Cup Watermelon


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Day 7 :: Green Juice

I have been at this Juicy Adventure for a week now and I feel great!  David even said I looked skinny, what a smart husband.

James liked this juice a lot!  Which was funny and gross.

Recipe ::

1 Kiwi (peeled)
1 Cup Watermelon
1 Carrot
1/2 Cucumber
8 Romaine Leaves
1 Apple (cored)


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Day 6 :: Purple Juice

Feeling better today.  I was feeling like I had a cold coming on yesterday.  Once I had my green juice I felt a million times better.  It was pretty amazing actually. I really do think that all this green juice helped knock out what could have turned into a cold.  Thanks green juice!

Recipe for the day ::

1  Small Beet
1 Nectarine
1/2 Lemon (peeled)
1/2 Cucumber
8 Stalks Kale
6 Strawberries (greens and all)
1 Apple (Cored)
1 Carrot

Photo ::  Ain't she purdy?

Are apple seeds poisonous?

My friend Mary sent me a concerned email regarding the toxicity of apple seeds.  I wasn't too worried about it.  I mean, my centrifugal juicer boasts a wide opening for the sole purpose of juicing whole fruits.  But if someone tells me I might be drinking poison, well I would be a fool not to do a little research. 

Hmmm...Apple seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides.  Apparently, you can off yourself by consuming a large bowl of crushed apple seeds, and even a few seeds can poison a toddler or your pet - good to know. 

I don't think I am consuming enough to poison myself, but since I am juicing daily I think I will be on the safe side and core my apples from now on.  Thanks Mary for looking out for me.  It sure is nice to have friends that keep you from inadvertently poisoning yourself!

Here are a couple of sites with information on the toxicity of apple seeds.

www.Juicing-for-health.com


www.whfoods.com

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